• For the Record

    An article that appeared recently in Greater Media Newspapers pertaining to state legislation (S-2577 and A-3772) that would allow for the conversion of certain age-restricted housing to non-age-restricted housing incorrectly stated that a municipality would not have a say in the proposed change. According to the bills, an applicant would have to file a plan…

  • Plumsted board member anxious to get to work

    I would like to take a moment to thank all of the New Egypt supporters who turned out for the school budget and school board election on April 21. The support I received from the community is overwhelming. Our approved budget clearly shows that our town as a whole cares deeply about our children and…

  • New board member appreciates support from community

    I would like to express my heartfelt thank you to the Jackson community for the encouragement, support and your votes in the Board of Education election. It was a truly humbling experience and I commit to learning everything possible and doing the best possible job as a Jackson Board of Education member. The most remarkable…

  • Resident questions Mayor Reina’s plan for new boards

    Taxes keep going up. Jobs are on the line and people are behind on their mortgages. These are real tough economic times, and we look to our elected officials to streamline government and make it work more efficiently. So why would Mayor Mike Reina decide that now is a good time to create all these…

  • Speakers should show a little respect at Jackson council meetings

    To say that I left (the April 28) Jackson Township Council meeting shellshocked is an understatement. I know that there wasn’t a full moon, but it sure felt like the werewolves were out and howling. And howling is a charitable way to put it. To educate those who might be new to how a township…

  • It is time to disband Pinelands Commission

    I have a solution that will help the governor save money and balance the budget: eliminate the Pinelands Commission. It was established to preserve the designated land which makes up the Pinelands, but rather than preserving land, they are working hand in hand with developers to destroy areas of the Pinelands. I reside in Jackson,…

  • Fiero elected president of Jackson school board

    BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Barbara Fiero JACKSON — Barbara Fiero has been elected president of the Jackson Board of Education for a one-year term. Sharon Dey has been elected to serve as the board’s vice president for a one-year term. The two women were elected to those positions when the board held its reorganization…

  • Board members tap Lawson as president

    BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer One incumbent resigned and four newly elected members were officially sworn in at the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education reorganization meeting on April 27 in Englishtown. Joining the board are Bill Bruno of Howell, Barry Hochberg of Marlboro, Heshy Moses of Freehold Borough and Jennifer Sutera of…

  • Class of 2012 will host pancake breakfast May 16

    PLUMSTED — On the morning of May 16 the Class of 2012 “Warrior Pride” pancake breakfast and bake sale fundraiser will be held at the Dr. Gerald Woehr Elementary School cafeteria on North Main Street from 8 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $5 in advance and $6 at the door. For tickets or more…

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